Five new COVID-19 cases were detected in Odisha on Tuesday taking the State’s total number of positive cases to 60. Of the five fresh cases, four belonged to Bhubaneswar and one from Jajpur district. The State had then added 15 new cases on April 3 followed by 18 fresh cases on April 5. Domestic violenceExpressing concern over incidents of domestic violence during the lockdown, Mr. Patnaik asked the DGP to keep a strict vigil on such crimes. Mr. Patnaik said movement of essential and non-essential goods would continue to be allowed during the extended lockdown period.

Source: The Hindu April 14, 2020 21:52 UTC